The origins of the fortress of Montrond date back to at least the thirteenth century. Extended in the fifteenth century by Charles d'Albret, it became a sumptuous residence and powerfully defended during the first half of the seventeenth century, after the work of the duke of Sully and Henri II of Bourbon-Condé. The military engineer Jean Sarrazin endowed Montrond with a particularly complex bastioned fortification system, a unique example in central France. But during the "Fronde des Princes", eleven months of siege will defeat the fortress, despite its powerful crown of bastions and underground communication galleries. Gradually abandoned, until sinking into an almost total oblivion in the nineteenth century, the monument will again know an extraordinary destiny thanks to the fascinating history of its rediscovery and restoration. After 40 years of volunteer work, Montrond continues to reveal its secrets.
Access
Accueil devant les locaux de l'Association, Allée du prince de Condé- parking en face- accès aisé depuis la ville- mais le site lui même est accidenté (nombreux escaliers et pentes)- la visite de la forteresse n'est pas bien adaptée pour des personnes connaissant des difficultés pour marcher.
Website
http://www.ville-saint-amand-montrond.fr
Phone
02 48 96 42 76

Address
10 Allée du Prince-de-Condé 18200 Saint-Amand-Montrond, Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France